Education

B.A. in Physical Education and Adapted Physical Education from Minnesota State University, Mankato ; M.A. in Sports Administration from Minnesota State University, Mankato

Interests

Running, Hiking, Camping, Kayak/Canoeing, Athletics, and Construction

Dale Bahr

Athletics

Dale Bahr will begin his first season as head coach of both the men's and women's track and field programs and the men's and women's cross country programs at Gustavus Adolphus College. Bahr, a 1995 graduate of Minnesota State University, Mankato, is replacing Tom Thorkelson, as the men's and women's track and field coach, and Jed Friedrich as the men's and women's cross country coach. Thorkelson retired in May after serving as the track and field coach for the past ten years, while Friedrich, who has been the head cross country coach as well as the head nordic skiing coach for the past five years, will now concentrate his full energies on further enhancing the nationally recognized men's and women's nordic ski programs.

Prior to coming to Gustavus, Bahr was an assistant track and field coach at Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop, Le Center-Cleveland, and Nicollet High Schools. He was also the head cross country coach at Nicollet in 1998 and 1999.

Bahr was a four-time All-American in track and field, a national champion in 1992 in the 800m and a three-time letterwinner in cross country at Mankato State, where he graduted from in 1995 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in physical education, adapted physical education, and coaching. He was also the 1992 national indoor champion in the 800. Dale and his two sons, Runnar and Jesiah, live in St. Peter.

Contact Information

Athletics
Gustavus Adolphus College
800 West College Avenue
Saint Peter, MN 56082

Phone: 507-933-7657
E-mail: dbahr@gustavus.edu